Wednesday can be a strange day, the teams tend to roll over and vary the attendance days. We find this is ok, and do use the various communication links to inform each other what is going on.
Phil's first job was to rewire a grinder, these little machines lead a very hard life. This one can now do a second one
A mass gathering of upholsterers.
Meanwhile in the carpenters shop, Geoff the maestro at work.
And Colin the other maestro away from the workshop in 16221.
Rex was on his own in 1675 today, replacing the next cross bearer. He found a heavily corroded section which supports a dividing panel in the kitchen, the only choice he had was to make a new one.
A Wednesday pic. of the TOAD Richard and Stuart agreed a pose for me. I will add the new floor looks amazing, hopefully it will attract many riders at the Gala.
Richard had previously blown all of the dust and cobwebs from the TOAD chassis, then Dave could apply a fresh coat of paint.
Ian and Clive spent most of the day shunting ......
which included 2 bogies for 1675, Clive toured the works enlisting help to move these heavy beasts..
At this point Ian is seen orchestrating the move.
This Mink A will be repainted in time for the Gala ....
The Mink G will be joining the Goods train at the Gala, and hopefully be re-painted after the Gala. Unfortunately there is not enough time or space to get this done before.
The day is never better than the sights and sounds ..... of Foremarke and P&O.
Lovely blog Nick...the amount of work in a coach amazing .
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Michael.
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